MMA Publication MFG Best Practices-Operating Safely & Productively

MFG Best Practices for Operating Safely and Productively MMA is committed to the well-being and safety of our members, their employees and the general public. Recognizing the unprecedented risk COVID-19 represents to both our health and economic security, we’re proud to acknowledge that the manufacturing industry has been proactive in its response to the coronavirus, using a risk-based and measured approach to create safe and productive workplaces across the United States and around the world. In fact, manufacturers have long been leaders in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards for the safety of their employees. Resources Click on the resources below to open them in new browser windows: John J. Walsh President & CEO [email protected] The following recommendations provide a summary of the safety standards articulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and includes best practices put forth by our diverse membership. The recommendations focus on pre-screening, social distancing, personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE), communication and training, and administration. Please note that state and federal agencies may establish additional safety and operational requirements, which may change from time to time. We suggest that you carefully review these recommendations with your risk management team, legal counsel and employees before implementation. We look forward to the near future as manufacturers lead the return to a robust economy with a safe, healthy, confident and economically secure workforce. Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) In addition, we direct your attention to the following guidelines prepared by two of our members for a more thorough discussion: • Safe Work Playbook Lear Corporation • Smart Start Playbook Magna MMA Recommendations Pre-Screening Social Distancing • Conduct employee wellness checks at the start of shifts to ensure employee does not exhibit COVID-19 symptoms (fever greater than 100.4°F, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) • Review production layouts and methods and adjust to meet social distancing guidelines ◦ ◦ Fever Detection: Test employees at the beginning of each shift, before entry to the facility if possible ◦ ◦ Self-screening: Conduct a daily screening with employees or rely on employee self-screening (after providing training and requirements for the same) • Create a response plan for employees who ◦ ◦ Report or demonstrate symptoms at work ◦ ◦ Have recently been at work and tested positive or have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case ◦ ◦ Have not recently been at work but have tested positive or have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case • Evaluate travel policies and post-travel return-to- work guidelines • Modify layouts for break areas, dining rooms and meeting rooms to maximize social distancing • Stagger shift start and finish times and break times • Reinforce the importance of social distancing through signs, posters, floor markings, etc. • Hold meetings via teleconference where possible • Limit workplace access to employees, contractors and customers • Where social distancing is not possible, use one or more mitigation strategies such as physical barriers, personal protection equipment and/or administrative controls